The Music: June’s Live and Local Calendar

By Kris Youmans, Special to The Paper

We love summer with all of the fun family activities, special events, delicious summer menus & lots of local and live music offered up in Newnan & surrounding areas.

On the patios, in the parks, & auditoriums, & in our local pubs and restaurants – all genres, super talented local artists are playing to their favorite audiences. See you out at a show soon!

Below is a listing of local venues with artists scheduled through the end of the month and into early July.

ABIDE BREWING COMPANY

7/6 … Roy Saunders, 1 p.m.

THE ALAMO
19 West Court Square, Newnan

6/14 … DJ Corey EP, 9 p.m.
6/15 … Musicology Band Camp, 3 to 7 p.m.
6/15 … Lerogie & Co – all musical styles and genres, rock & pop overtones, 9:30 p.m.
6/22 … Sweet Grass Sally – country, southern rock, acoustic, folk, 9:30 p.m

ASHLEY PARK
370 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan

6/22 … On The Green, 4 p.m.
Live Music with Homegrown, Kris Youmans Band & Noah Hicks. Local Vendors, Food Trucks, Family activities.

BRICKHOUSE BAR & GRILL
80 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan

6/14 … Hunter Callahan, 9 p.m.
6/15 … 20 Ride – Zac Brown Tribute Band, 10 p.m.
6/29 … Breaking Southwest*, 9 p.m.
*Country group representing Texas pride and tradition as well as the unique flavor of that region. Proud of their history but also want to “break the mold” of what is considered traditional Texan.

THE CELLAR/THE BAYS @ THE FIRESTONE
20 Jefferson Stret, Newnan

Wednesdays – Jazz in the Cellar, 7 p.m.
Thursdays – Acoustic in the Bays, 7 p.m.
Fridays – Live Band in the Bays, 8 p.m.
Saturdays – Acoustic in the Bays, 2 p.m. and Live Bands in the Bays, 8 p.m.

6/13 … Melody Kiser – rock, folk & blues performer, guitarist
6/14 … Sundowner Motel – blend of americana, alt-country & folk
6/15 … Marty and Nelson
6/15 … Barnyard Garden – 4 piece blues band from Atlanta, combining rock, bluegrass, & soul
6/19 … Toni Byrd & Rod Harris
6/20 … Pete Henry – guitarist & singer playing 20th century American & British Pop music
6/21 … Lazy Byrds – alternative pop
6/22 … Toni Byrd & Rod Harris
6/22 … Mystery Tramp – funk, soul & rock n roll
6/26 … Neal and Leonard
6/27 … Jeanine Duke
6/28 … DJ Erok
6/28 … Maury Allums (Live piano at The Cellar)
6/29 … Leonard
6/29 … Survival Kit

FATBOYS BAR & GRILL
485 Highway 16 West, Newnan

Every Wednesday night from 7-10 p.m. Fatboys with Crest Entertainment Group hosts Open Mic Night, Sign up at 6 p.m. Plug and Play! Share your talent, enjoy some great food & drink specials.

GRAZING HERE
2850 Hwy. 54, Peachtree City

6/14 … THEM – Lots of energy on stage, playing songs by Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, The Eagles & more, 9 p.m.
6/15 … Andrews Bros Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.
6/21 … Wyatt Band, 9 p.m.
6/22 … Crossroads Rebellion, 9 p.m.
6/28 … The Band 85 South, 9 p.m.
6/29 … Second Time Around, 9 p.m.

HALF SHELL OYSTER BAR & HOTDOG SHOP
1690 Highway 34 East, Newnan

6-9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday

THE MAD MEXICAN
2 East Court Square, Newnan

Live Music, Great Menu 6-9 p.m. weekly
6/14 … Ron and John
6/19 … Jimmy Bass
6/21 … Lerogie Sims
6/29 … The Songman

PICKIN’ ON THE SQUARE
Court Square, Newnan

7/6 … Every first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.
On the Courthouse square steps, & green. Be a part of this over 10 year tradition of playing music by singing along or bring an acoustic instrument and join in! All levels welcome.

RPM FULL SERVICE
15 Jackson Street, Newnan

Open Mic night every Wednesday 8-10 p.m. Sound provided, just sign up & plug and play. Blaire Morgan is your host.

SUMMERGROVE GOLF CLUB
335 SummerGrove Parkway, Newnan

Join the Fun on Friday nights for dinner and live music, 7-10 p.m.
6/14 …The Silver Brittles (Beatles Cover Band)
6/21 … Dani Mac & Co
6/28 … Full Circle
7/12 … Silver Brittles

SUMMER NEWNANIGHTS
Greenville Street Park Amphitheater, Newnan

6/13 … Lerogie, 6-9 p.m.
7/11 … THEM, 6-9 p.m.
Free event. Food trucks will be on site to purchase food, as well as a small artisan market. Some downtown businesses will stay open late during the series to feature specials and promotions for shoppers and guests.

VINYLYTE RECORDS
28 South Court Square, Newnan

6/22 … Blood on the Harp, 8 p.m.
This macabre musical outfit creates a sound that harkens to an antique era of American Music, with lush string instruments drifting into gothic terrain. Every musical measure embraces traditional mountain music’s rustic sounds. Backed by punk rock, jazz, classical violin, & outlaw influences.

WADSWORTH AUDITORIUM
25 Jefferson Street, Newnan

6/22 … Doug Kees, 7 p.m.
Live performance featuring his 30 years in Newnan with original songs from his new album, ‘Roots & Boughs’. Tickets available at www.dougkees.com.

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Kris Youmans is originally from Savannah, GA where she was part of the River Street music scene early on and is greatly influenced by music of the southern culture. Kris’ interests are focused on local music, organizing music fundraisers, her three grown children, life on Pierce Chapel & Hank the Dog who also has an ear for music!. Contact Kris with questions, comments, suggestions or just to say you like her column by emailing: [email protected].